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Manchester United are in talks with Brighton over a deal for Carlos Baleba, sources have told ESPN. United have made contact with Brighton for information about their valuation of the midfielder. A similar enquiry last summer came to nothing after Brighton quoted £100 million ($136m) for the Cameroon international. Sources have told ESPN that United believe Brighton could now be willing to accept a lower offer for the 22-year-old, leading…

Aston Villa have completed the signings of left-back Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid and goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma. Ruggeri joins following the departure of Lucas Digne to Paris Saint-Germain, who played a key role in the same position for Villa across four seasons. The Italy international only joined Atlético last year on a five-year deal. Ruggeri made 26 appearances for Atlético in La Liga last season and 15 in…

Jack Grealish has stayed in contact with Everton after last season’s loan move was cut short by injury, the club’s CEO said. Grealish made 22 appearances for Everton last season after leaving Manchester City on loan but a foot issue curtailed his campaign and cost him any hope of making England’s World Cup squad. Now back with parent club City, Grealish was a half-time substitute for Enzo Maresca’s side in…

José Mourinho has revealed that he spoke to Rodri about joining Real Madrid, claiming the World Cup winner “had doubts” over a move, which led the Portuguese coach to question his potential signing. Mourinho was presented as Madrid coach on Tuesday — posing with president Florentino Pérez and signing a three-year contract — before speaking to late-night Spanish TV show El Chiringuito in his first interview since taking the job.…

Brighton & Hove Albion have signed Canada striker Promise David on a season-long loan from Union St.-Gilloise The deal announced Tuesday includes an obligation to make the move permanent if certain conditions are met, Brighton said. The Belgian club said it would receive a record transfer fee for David. – Why every fan should be optimistic (and pessimistic) about the new Prem season – Premier League transfers: All confirmed ins,…

Newcastle United have made contact with Manchester City over a deal for Nico González, sources have told ESPN. City are open to offers, despite González saying during preseason that his intention is to stay at the Etihad Stadium this season. Newcastle are looking to strengthen their midfield after sanctioning Bruno Guimarães‘ £75 million move to Arsenal. González joined City from Porto in a £50m deal during the winter transfer window…

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has accused embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino of pressing the “self-destruct button” over failed plans to sell stakes in the World Cup. Infantino is fighting to stay in his job following huge backlash to his intention to sell a minority stake in FIFA tournaments to private investors. – Norway FA boss slams FIFA: ‘Management by fear’ UEFA has become his main detractor, with the…

Barcelona have completed the signing of Manchester City midfielder Rodri in a transfer worth an initial €60 million (£51m / $69m), the two clubs have confirmed. City could make an additional €16.5m (£14m / $19m) on the deal if a series of add-ons, related to Rodri’s achievements at Barça, are met in the coming years. Rodri, 30, has agreed a four-year deal with the Spanish champions and sources told ESPN…

Guglielmo Vicario has joined Juventus on a season-long loan from Tottenham, the two clubs have announced. There is an option to make the deal permanent for an £8.6 million ($12m) fee, sources told ESPN. Vicario lost his No. 1 spot to Antonín Kinsky following the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi as Tottenham head coach back in April, when the club was fighting relegation. Despite infamously being subbed off against Atlético…

Chelsea have announced a rebrand of their under-21 and under-19 teams, confirming their new name as Cobham Next Gen. The club say the new name, effective from this season, “reflects the age profile of our leading academy side and Chelsea’s long-standing heritage of developing the next generation of players for the senior game.” Chelsea’s U21s competed in Premier League 2 last season but their average age was closer to U18…